Intertek aids clients with intellectual property protection
16 Oct 2014
Experts assist industry in defending crucial data from criminal interests
Houston, TX - Intertek (www.intertek.com), a leading provider of quality and safety services to industries worldwide, presents “Managing the Chemical Data, Confidentiality and Trade Secret Challenge” at the upcoming 5th Safer Consumer Products Summit on October 22-24, 2014 in San Francisco.
Theft, misappropriation and unauthorized disclosure of confidential information has become increasingly common within the chemical industry. Chemical formulators are particularly at risk because the demand for process innovation is very high. As a result that the industry has had to adopt preventive measures and engage independent third parties such as Intertek to ensure that their interests are protected.
Intertek Expert, Dr. Ruud Overbeek, Vice President, Global Health, Environmental and Regulatory Services (HERS), said, “When companies engage in supply chain relationships, they share highly sensitive and valuable trade secrets and other confidential information. Often chemical identities, formulations and their applications cannot be patented. The protection of such trade secrets is of vital importance. Intertek supports customers with information collection, analysis, and exchange while protecting intellectual property.”
Intertek experts help educate companies and minimize customer and supply chain risks through their broad expertise and in depth of knowledge of chemicals and their applications throughout all industries. Our specialists provide guidance on critical matters such as data storage and protection, as well as providing expert guidance on the legal implications. This gives business partners a significant competitive advantage.
During the 5th Safer Consumer Products Summit, industry experts will be participating alongside representatives from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and other governmental decision makers to provide attendees with the latest information on California’s regulations and solutions to address the rapidly evolving state, federal & international chemicals legislation landscape.
To learn more about the HERS services offered by our team of experts and from the larger Intertek organization, please visit intertek.com/green.
For Market Inquiries:
Dr. Ruud Overbeek
Vice President
Global Health, Environmental and Regulatory Services (HERS)
Intertek Life Sciences
Tel.:+1 281 364-2923
Email: ruud.overbeek@intertek.com
For Media Inquiries:
Tracy Veale
Marketing Manager
Global Health, Environmental & Regulatory Services
Intertek Life Sciences
Direct: 905-286-4182
Email: tracy.veale@intertek.com
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide. From auditing and inspection, to testing, training, advisory, quality assurance and certification, Intertek adds value for its customers by helping improve the quality and safety of their products, assets and processes. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 36,000 people in more than 100 countries, Intertek supports companies’ success in the global marketplace, by helping customers to meet end users’ expectations for safety, sustainability, performance, integrity and desirability in virtually any market worldwide.
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